Maintenance Assistance
University Hospital Wishaw
Full time - Permanent, 37.5 hours per week.
Salary - £26,869.00 - £28,998.00 depending on experience plus Serco benefits.
The Maintenance Assistant shall undertake works, under the guidance of the Maintenance Officer, technicians, and craftsmen, on all aspects of engineering plant and equipment for both planned and reactive maintenance.
Undertakes planned maintenance and reactive repairs, working from training programmes, work procedures, and operational manuals, recording and logging readings, carrying out basic adjustments and repairs with careful documentation and recording on service sheets and work orders.
Carrying out ductwork cleaning, filter changing, lamp and tube replacement including cleaning. Cleaning plant, equipment, plant rooms, plenums, and electrical sub-stations.
Main Accountabilities:
* To work in accordance with the requirements of Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs), SHTM's and other applicable legislation under the guidance of supervisors, technicians, and craftsmen.
* To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury, and prevent damage to equipment.
* To actively participate in the operation and control of engineering planned preventative maintenance schemes.
* Actively participate in the operation of the CAFM labour control by completion of paperwork for all work orders, service sheets, and log books or electronic logger.
* Undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of the Maintenance Officer.
* To liaise with the Maintenance Officer regarding plant or equipment failures and observations.
* Assist technicians and craftsmen with technical maintenance diagnostic fault finding and repair.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance inspections and tasks unsupervised where considered safe and appropriate.
* Complete all report sheets, work orders, logbooks, and test certificates as necessary.
* To follow planned maintenance schedules.
* To actively participate in the operation of planned preventative maintenance (ppm).
* Operate within constraints of permit to work systems.
* Immediately notify the Maintenance Officer of any deviation from the regulations.
* Follow guidance as laid down in operation and maintenance manuals.
* Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
* Ensure that works are completed or communicated.
* Ensure that information regarding works not completed or works required are conveyed to other members of staff.
* PAT testing when required and when appropriately trained.
* Test water samples of the hydrotherapy pool adjusting water composition.
What you will need for the role:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role within a large complex service organisation.
* Understanding of customer care and experience of managing the client relationship preferably including time within a Healthcare environment.
* Demonstrate knowledge of the safe use of equipment.
* Experience in an engineering environment.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to use own initiative in problem solving on day-to-day issues.
* Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.
* Work well as part of a team.
* Keen to develop both own skills and knowledge and that of others.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* IT skills.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment.
* To attend training establishments as necessary.
* Provide training, technical advice, and support to Apprentices, Trainees, and other Maintenance Assistants.
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.
What we offer:
* Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
* Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment, and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
* The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
* Interesting, varied, and enjoyable work.
* A company that recognises your contribution.
About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare, and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
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